UEFA Champions League | Man City reach semi-finals after dramatic draw against Atletico

Entering the match with a 1-0 loss in the first leg, Atletico Madrid actively attacked Man City from the first minutes of the match.

However, dangerous opportunities have not been created by the home team, the away team had situations to warn Atletico’s defense. In the 27th minute, from Cancelo’s exit situation on the left wing, the ball went inside to help Foden hit a shot but was bounced, De Bruyne’s turn to kick back but still could not get through the Atletico defense.

In the 30th minute, Foden raised the ball for Gundogan to finish and sink at close range. The ball hit the column along the goal of Oblak. The first half ended with a 0-0 draw.

In the second half, Atletico tried to raise the bar and create pressure, but encountered the visitors’ defense that was also focused and organized. Atletico’s attack is only more dangerous and prosperous since Correa, De Paul and Carrasco came on in the 70th minute.

On the other side of the front line, coach Pep Guardiola started to throw in defensive players like Nathan Ake or Fernandinho to preserve the score. Man City also actively plays slowly to minimize the possibility of the opponent scoring.

In the last minutes of the match, the situation became extremely hot when the players of both sides constantly collided and rushed into each other. Even Atletico’s midfielder Felipe had to receive a red card after a rough tackle on Foden. Circumstances that broke the match made the second half stoppage time extended to 9 minutes.

However, the actual time lasted up to 12 minutes and Man City had to work very hard to prevent Atletico from getting a goal. In the end, The Citizens had tickets to the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League this season after holding a suffocating Atletico Madrid goalless draw.

In the semi-finals, Man City will face another Madrid team, Real Madrid, the semi-final first leg will take place on April 27 and the return leg on May 4.

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